Hach Hq1110 Portable Dedicated Ph/orp/mv Meter User Manual

DOC022.97.80629
HQ1110, HQ1130, HQ1140, HQ2100H
Q2200, HQ4100, HQ4200, HQ4300
06/2020, Edition 1
Basic User Manual

Section 1

Online user manual

This Basic User Manual contains less information than the User Manual, which is available on the manufacturer’s website.

Section 2

Product overview

The HQ Series portable meters are used with digital Intellical¹ probes to measure one or more water quality parameters. Refer to Figure 1. The meter automatically recognizes the type of probe that is connected. The meter can connect to a PC or USB storage device to transfer data that is saved in the meter. The optional Hach Communication Dongle (HCD) connects the meter to Claros™.
The HQ Series portable meters are available in eight models. Table 1 shows the types of probes that can connect to each model.

Figure 1 Product overview

1. Micro-USB connector
2. LED indicator
3. Display
4. Keypad
5. Intellectual probe ports (three probe-port options shown)

Table 1 HQ Series meter models

Section 3

Specifications

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

1. pH/mV/ORP probes include temperature
2. LDO/LBOD probes include temperature
3.  Conductivity probes include salinity, TDS (total dissolved solids), resistivity, temperature
4. Ion-selective probes such as ammonia, nitrate, chloride, fluoride, sodium

Section 4

General information

In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual. The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes in this manual and the products it describes at any time, without notice or obligation. Revised editions are found on the manufacturer’s website.

4.1 Safety information

NOTICE
The manufacturer is not responsible for any damages due to misapplication or misuse of this product including, without limitation, direct, incidental and consequential damages, and disclaims such damages to the full extent permitted under applicable law. The user is solely responsible to identify critical application risks and install appropriate mechanisms to protect processes during a possible equipment malfunction.
Please read this entire manual before unpacking, setting up, or operating this equipment. Pay attention to all danger and caution statements. Failure to do so could result in serious injury to the operator or damage to the equipment.
Make sure that the protection provided by this equipment is not impaired. Do not use or install this equipment in any manner other than that specified in this manual.

4.2 Use of hazard information
DANGER
Indicates a potentially or imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially or imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that may result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
Indicates a situation that, if not avoided, may cause damage to the instrument. Information that requires special emphasis.

4.3 Precautionary labels
Read all labels and tags attached to the instrument. Personal injury or damage to the instrument could occur if not observed. A symbol on the instrument is referenced in the manual with a precautionary statement.

Electrical equipment marked with this symbol may not be disposed of in European domestic or public disposal systems. Return old or end-of-life equipment to the manufacturer for disposal at no charge to the user.

4.4 Product components
Make sure that all components have been received. Refer to Figure 2. If any items are missing or damaged, contact the manufacturer or a sales representative immediately.

Figure 2 Product components

4.5 Certification
Canadian Radio Interference-Causing Equipment Regulation, ICES-003, Class B:
Supporting test records reside with the manufacturer.
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Supporting test records reside with the manufacturer. The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions:

1. The equipment may not cause harmful interference.
2. The equipment must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at their expense. The following techniques can be used to reduce interference problems:

1. Move the equipment away from the device receiving the interference.
2. Reposition the receiving antenna for the device receiving the interference.
3. Try combinations of the above.

4.6 Hach Communication Dongle (optional)
The optional Hach Communication Dongle (HCD) uses Bluetooth®6 Low Energy to communicate with Claros™. Follow all manufacturer guidance and warnings to install and operate the device. Refer to the documentation that is supplied with the HCD.

4.7 Intended use
CAUTION
Chemical exposure hazard. Obey laboratory safety procedures and wear all of the personal protective equipment appropriate to the chemicals that are handled. Refer to the current safety data sheets (MSDS/SDS) for safety protocols.
The HQ Series portable meters are intended for use by individuals who measure water quality parameters in the laboratory or in the field. The HQ Series meters do not treat or alter the water.

Section 5

Installation

DANGER
Multiple hazards. Only qualified personnel must conduct the tasks described in this section of the document.

5.1 Lithium battery safety
WARNING
Fire and explosion hazards. Lithium batteries may get hot, explode or ignite and cause serious injury if exposed to abuse conditions.

• Do not use the battery if there is visible damage.

6. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by HACH is under license.

• Do not use the battery after a strong shock or vibration occurs.
• Do not expose the battery to fire or ignition.
• Keep the battery at temperatures less than 70 °C (158 °F).
• Keep the battery dry and away from water.
• Prevent contact between the positive and negative battery terminals.
• Do not let unauthorized persons touch the battery.
• Discard the battery in accordance with local, regional, and national regulations.
• Do not use or store the instrument in direct sunlight, near a heat source, or in high-temperature environments such as a closed vehicle in direct sunlight.

5.2 Install the battery

WARNING
Fire and explosion hazards. This equipment contains a high-energy lithium battery that can ignite and cause fire or explosion, even without power. To maintain the safety provided by the instrument enclosure, the instrument enclosure covers must be installed and secured with the supplied hardware.

WARNING
Explosion and fire hazards. Battery substitution is not permitted. Use only batteries that are supplied by the instrument manufacturer.
Only use the manufacturer-supplied lithium-ion rechargeable battery. Refer to Figure 3 for battery installation or removal.

Figure 3 Battery installation and removal

5.3 Charge the battery

DANGER
Electrocution hazard. If this equipment is used outdoors or in potentially wet locations, a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupt (GFCI/GFI) device must be used for connecting the equipment to its main power source.
WARNING
Fire hazard. Use only the external power supply that is specified for this instrument.
WARNING
Electrical shock hazard. Externally connected equipment must have an applicable country safety standard assessment.
Use the supplied USB cable and USB power adapter or a PC to charge the battery. Refer to Figure 4. When the instrument connects to power and the on/off key is pushed, the green LED indicator is on. The user can operate the instrument while the battery charges. A battery with no charge becomes fully charged after approximately 5 hours when the USB power adapter is used and the instrument power is off.

Figure 4 Connect to the USB power adapter or a PC

5.4 Install the lanyard
Install the lanyard to safely hold the meter. Refer to Figure 5.

Figure 5 Lanyard installation

5.5 Install the probe and USB port plugs
Install the port plugs in the probe port(s) and USB port when the ports are not in use to keep the enclosure rating of the instrument. Refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7.
Note: Figure 6 shows a meter with three probe ports. Some meter models have only one or two probe ports.

Figure 6 Port plug installation

Figure 7 USB port plug installation

Section 6

Startup

6.1 Start the meter
Push  to start the meter. If the meter does not start, make sure that the battery is installed correctly or the meter is connected to a power source. Refer to Charge the Battery on page 8.

6.2 Select the language
When the meter is powered on for the first time or when a new battery is installed, the display shows the language selection screen. Select the applicable language. The user can also change the language from the Settings menu.

6.3 Set the date and time
When the meter is powered on for the first time or when a new battery is installed, the display shows the Date-Time screen. Complete the steps that follow to set the date and time.
Note: The user can also change the date and time from the Settings menu.

1. Push the up and down arrow keys to select a date format.
2. Push the right arrow to go to the date and time.
3. Push the up and down arrow keys to change the date and time.
4. Push the right arrow to highlight Save.
5. Select Save to keep the settings.

6.4 Connect a probe
Make sure to set the time and date in the meter before a probe is connected. The timestamp for a probe is set when the probe is first connected to the meter. The time stamp automatically records the probe history and the time when measurements are made. Refer to Figure 8 to connect a probe to the meter.

Figure 8 Connect a probe to the meter

Section 7

User interface and navigation

After startup, the display shows the home screen. Refer to the Home screen on page 13. Use the keypad to select the available options and to change values. Refer to Keypad on page 15. Use the main menu to go to settings and other menus. Refer to the Main menu on page 16.

7.1 Home screen
The display shows the home screen when the meter is on and a probe is connected to the meter.
Refer to Figure 9. The HQ4100, HQ4200, and HQ4300 models have a color display. For models with two or three probe ports, the screen shows all of the connected probes. Refer to Figure 10.
The tasks that follow are available from the home screen:

• Measure samples
• Calibrate a probe
• Verify a calibration
• Set sample IDs (identification)
• View and manage data
• Read step-by-step instructions

Figure 9 Home screen example—One probe

Figure 10 Home screen example—Two or three probes

7.2 Keypad
Refer to Figure 11 for a description of the keypad.

Figure 11 Keypad description

7.3 Main menu
Push to go to the main menu. Refer to Figure 12.

Figure 12 Main menu description

Section 8

Operation

This section gives general operating instructions for the meter. For more complete instructions, refer to the on-screen instructions in the meter or in the user manual for the probe.

8.1 Measure samples
The steps that follow are general steps to measure samples with the meter.

1. Select the measurement mode. Refer to Meter settings on page 18.
2. Prepare the sample for measurement. Refer to the on-screen instructions in the meter or in the user manual for the probe.
3. Measure the sample as follows:
   • Push to read mode: Select Read (or Read all) to measure the sample value. The meter automatically saves the value.
   • Interval mode: Select Start (or Start all) to start the measurements. The meter automatically measures and saves the sample value at the specified time intervals. Select Stop (or Stop all) to stop the measurements.
   • Continuous mode: The meter measures the sample value continuously. Select Save (or Save all) to save the value that shows on the display screen.
   After each measurement, the display shows the result. The save icon shows on the display if the result is saved in the data log.

8.2 Calibrate a probe
The steps that follow are general steps for probe calibration with the meter. To change the calibration settings, refer to Probe settings on page 19.

1. From the home screen, select Calibrate. If more than one probe is connected, select the probe to calibrate. The display shows the solution(s) to use for the calibration.
2. Prepare the buffers or standard solutions for calibration. Use the on-screen instructions in the meter or in the user manual for the probe.
3. Select Read to start the calibration. The meter measures the value of the calibration solution.
   When the measurement is complete, the display shows the result.
4. Select Read to measure the value of the other buffers or standard solutions, if applicable. Select Save to save the calibration.

Note: If the calibration is not accepted, refer to the on-screen troubleshooting instructions in the meter or in the user manual for the probe.

8.3 Verify the calibration
The steps that follow are general steps to verify a probe calibration with the meter. To change the verification settings, refer to Probe settings on page 19.

1. From the home screen, select Options > Verify calibration. The display shows the buffer or standard solution to use for the verification.
   Note: If more than one probe is connected, select the probe to verify.
2. Prepare the buffer or standard solution for verification. Use the on-screen instructions in the meter or in the user manual for the probe.
3. Select Read to start the verification. The meter measures the value of the verification solution.
   When the measurement is complete, the display shows the result.
4. If the verification is successful , select Save to save the result.
   Note: If the verification is not accepted, refer to the on-screen troubleshooting instructions in the meter or in the user manual for the probe.

8.4 Include sample ID with measurement data
The instrument can save a sample name (ID) with the stored measurement data. Enter multiple sample names in the instrument, then select the applicable sample name before the samples are measured. The instrument adds numbers to samples with the same name, e.g., “Sample name (2)”.

1. Push and select Samples.
2. Select an option.

8.5 Include user ID with stored data
The instrument can record a user name (ID) with the stored data. Enter multiple user names in the instrument, then select the applicable user name before calibrations or measurements are started.

1. Push and select Settings. The list of settings shows.
2. Select Users.
3. Select an option.

Section 9

Meter settings

Complete the steps that follow to change the general settings for the meter.
Note: Password protection may prevent access to some menus. Refer to the online user manual for information on access control.

1. Push and select Settings. The list of settings shows.
2. Select an option.

Section 10

Probe settings

When a probe is connected to the meter, the user can change the probe settings for measurements, calibrations and verifications. Refer to the steps that follow to access the settings for the connected probe. For a complete description of the settings, refer to the online user manual for the meter.
Note: Password protection may prevent access to some menus. Refer to the online user manual for information on security settings.

1. Push and select Settings. The list of settings shows.
2. Select the probe name.
3. Select the applicable option: Measurement, Calibration, or Verification.

Section 11

Data management

The meter saves the data from sample measurements, calibrations and verifications as follows:

• Sample measurements—The meter automatically saves the measured sample data when the measurement mode is Pushed to read or Interval. When the measurement mode is Continuous, the user must select Save to save the measured sample data. The save icon shows on the Home screen when the measured sample data is in the data log.
• Calibration data—The user must select Save to save the calibration data. The calibration data is saved in the meter and in the Intellectual probe.
• Verification data—The user must select Save to save the verification data.

Complete the steps that follow to view, export, or delete data.

1. Push and select Data, or select Data from the Home screen.
2. Select an option.

Section 12

Maintenance

CAUTION
Multiple hazards. Only qualified personnel must conduct the tasks described in this section of the document.

12.1 Clean the instrument
Clean the exterior of the instrument with a moist cloth and a mild soap solution and then wipe the instrument dry as necessary.

12.2 Replace the battery
Replace the battery when the battery does not charge or does not hold a charge. Use only the battery and the battery charger that are supplied by the manufacturer. Refer to Install the battery on page 8.

12.3 Prepare for shipping
The instrument contains a lithium-ion battery, which is regulated as a hazardous material and must comply with hazardous goods regulations for all types of transport. Use the procedures that follow to send the instrument for repair or maintenance:

• Disconnect the probes before shipping.
• Clean and decontaminate the instrument before shipping.
• For the best safety, remove the lithium-ion battery from the device and do not send the battery. If the battery must be sent, keep the battery installed in the battery enclosure but do not attach the battery enclosure to the instrument. Put the battery enclosure with the installed battery in separate packaging to prevent contact with electrically conductive materials (e.g., metals).
• Ship the instrument in the original packaging or ship the instrument in alternative protective packaging.

Section 13

Troubleshooting

13.1 Use the on-screen troubleshooting instructions
The user interface has troubleshooting instructions to help correct problems that can occur during measurements, calibrations, and verifications. When a problem occurs, the display shows the error  or warning icon with a short description of the problem. Push the right arrow to see the recommended procedures to correct the problem.

Section 14

Replacement parts

WARNING
Personal injury hazard. Use of non-approved parts may cause personal injury, damage to the instrument, or equipment malfunction. The replacement parts in this section are approved by the manufacturer.
Note: Product and Article numbers may vary for some selling regions. Contact the appropriate distributor or refer to the company website for contact information.

Replacement parts

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References

• Geräte und Reagenzien für die Wasserqualitätsanalyse | Hach
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